Clement Ooi Kit Meng was born in 1989 in Subang Jaya. He is an artist of few words because of his autism. From an early age he loved doodling intricate patterns and designs, evincing a wonderful flair for drawing and an amazing photographic memory and creativity. He has come a long way since then and is now an established artist in his own right. He draws with bold strokes and his art are lively, vibrant, whimsical and expressive. His distinctive style has won him many admirers among art buyers, artists, and curators, locally and overseas. He has risen above his disability and has won a slew of awards from the Brian Ayers Memorial Exhibition, North Carolina, USA: 2005-Recognition Award, 2006-Invitation Award for Live Auction, 2008-Artistic Merit Award and Curator's Purchase Award. Since 2003 he has participated in many exhibitions as follows:-
Dec 2003- "Different Strokes Diversity Through Art"National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
Apr 2004- "Timeout@Reka", Reka Art Space, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya.
June 2004- "Different Strokes Diversity Through Art",National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
Sept 2004- "Through My Eyes", Villa Lotus, Kuala Lumpur
May 2005- Charity Art Exhibition@Art Colony-Starhill, Kuala Lumpur
May 2005- "Timeout@Reka", Reka Art Space, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya
Nov 2007-1st Solo Exhibition at Lookiss Gallery, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Oct 2009-2nd Solo Exhibition at Meusse Gallery, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya.
Aug 2010-"Life and Sunshine", Shanghai Expo, China.
May 2011-"Soaring Colours", G-13 Gallery, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya.
His works are sold to collectors not only locally but also from countries like Switzerland, Germany, Japan, England, USA, Australia and Singapore. Among his collectors is Mr Max E. Ammann - Swiss writer, art collector, and a legend in world-wide equestrian sport who travels and exhibits his art collections throughout Europe and Mr Eugenio Ramirez in New York who critiqued a piece which he had purchased.
